The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is set to organize a special recitation event titled ‘Dear Yashwantrao’ on April 25, commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Yashwantrao Kelkar, who is regarded as the founder of the RSS student wing. The event will take place at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium near Reshimbagh in Nagpur at 5 pm.
Key Dignitaries and Attendees
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will be the chief guest at the event, alongside ABVP national organizing secretary Ashish Chauhan. Organizers anticipate that approximately 2,500 current and former ABVP members from across the Vidarbha region will participate in the gathering.
Event Highlights
The recitation program will focus on the life, work, and ideological journey of Professor Yashwantrao Kelkar. It will include selected readings and narrations that highlight significant moments from his life, his impact on student activism, and his emphasis on value-based nation-building. The event aims to bring Kelkar's ideas closer to the youth in an engaging and thoughtful manner.
ABVP Vidarbha state secretary Devashish Gotarkar stated, "The recitations will depict episodes from Kelkar's life and his role in establishing ABVP's ideological base. His vision of harnessing youth power for national progress remains pertinent." The event will emphasize ABVP's core values of knowledge, character, and unity, serving both as a tribute and a platform for discussion.
Speakers and Discussions
Speakers at the event will delve into Kelkar's organizational philosophy and its relevance to contemporary student movements. The program is designed to inspire young attendees by showcasing Kelkar's contributions to student activism and nation-building.
